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Do not be afraid to get hit. It may sting a little but in reality it does not hurt. Once you can get past the fear of getting hit. you will do amazing. Move up the field. I cant stress this enough. It is better to get hit moving up, then it is just hiding behind a bunker/cover. Headshots are nice, but dont expect to get them for every kill you make. Last but not least, have some damn fun while playing!

See, you say this kind of shit, and this is the stuff that sticks in people's heads. I understand it's a possibility, but it's more often than not a rental that gets a lucky shot than it is someone who's raping rentals with a pro gun.

Generally, you walk off the rec field with a few welts and a great day of memories - you just have to have your mind right. Yeah, it hurts, so does stubbing your toes. Doesn't mean you shouldn't go piss at 3AM in the dark and wet the bed instead.

Staying in the back of the field for fear of getting shot is exactly the same, like wetting the bed for fear of stubbing a toe or stepping on a lego on the way to the bathroom.

Yes legos hurt. I'm not trying to scare him too much just warn him of the worst case scenario. This happened during a big game of 400 people where people could easily hide and crank their guns up. It only ever happened that once. He shot me in the hand from farther away and it stung for 10 seconds tops like if i had accidentally wacked it off something then went away. And don't be afraid, when i first started i learned a lot from the regulars and they took me under their wing for a day and taught me the fun of paintball. i now run with a tippman a5 with a bt stock and an apex 2 barrel running a remote line with v force grillz goggle and full valken vtac camo jersey and pants with a valken v tac vest to hold pods and my tank. I also purchased gloves to help better protect my hands. total cost has been 1000 so I'm definitely ready to play and stay in the sport. you can play for much cheaper but i wanted to be good in the long run.

Safety safety safety, make sure barrel socks are used! And the thing I cannot stress the most is mask on! If you are on the field and barrel socks are off, don't take your damn mask off, a little sweat or fog is not worth losing an eye! Now with that being said go out and have fun, don't be scared to move up the field, play and see of its something you really enjoy, and just remember to have a good time

Wear some long pants and a longsleve, maybe a heavy jacket if your worried about getting shoot. Wear some cleats or shoes with ankle support depending on what kind of field you'll be on. Maybe bring a hat, beanie or gloves, head shots and hand shots hurt a lot more when its cold. KEEP YOUR GOGGLES ON ONCE YOU'RE ON THE FIELD! KEEP TRACK OF YOUR BARREL PLUG! I can not stress this enough... Make sure you hydrate the day before or morning of. Eat something that will give you lots of energy. Don't forget to stretch and eat something with potassium, you may get into some tight spots that will require you to bend or move like your not use to. It sucks to start cramping up when your bunkered down in a big fire fight. Invest in a thermal mask and you will have a great time!

TALK TALK TALK. Before the game starts talk to the guys around you, see where they are going. Spread out so your not all in 1 bunker. Tell them what you see, call it out like a clock, "My 3 oclock.." Remember the rules, play by the rules, use them to your advantage, and play the grey.

Wear nice thick baggy clothing, something old that you won't mind getting dirty. Also, always listen to the refs and their safety instructions, unless you just really want to lose and eye. Paintballs are not bullets, they will not fly straight, so don't be trying to aim too much. Just remember to have fun, its not worth playing if you don't have any fun!

Most people are focusing on clothing and taking a hit. But a huge mistake pretty much everyone makes when they first start is sticking their elbows out when they're trying to get a shit. Make sure when you stick out of a bunker to shoot to keep your arm vertical and not let it become horizontal. This reduces your profile and your chances of getting hit.